A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7418261 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 64549677 epoch_slot_no: 8877 block_no: 7418084 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 57682 time: 2022-06-25 00:12:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56357b428843ff2b572b591299a8eb55bcc5c17bf5d030778e4ef6acb597b94aBlock Operator
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